Murder probe after woman’s body found in Belfast

Polive have launched a murder investigation after the body of a 53-year-old woman was discovered in east Belfast last night.
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Detectives from PSNI Major Investigations Team are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death and are treating it as murder.

The body was found at a property in Whincroft Way in the Braniel estate.

A 42-year-old man’s been arrested and remains in custody at this time. A post mortem examination is due to be carried out.

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.